David Cameron honours Navy veterans with Arctic Star

David Cameron today hailed the first recipients of the Arctic Star medal as a "group of heroes", as he presented them with the newly-created award.

Hosting a special ceremony at Number 10 Downing Street, Mr Cameron told the group of Second World War veterans: "I can't think of a prouder day that I have had in this job or a group of people I am more honoured to share it with."

The creation of the Arctic Star medal, along with the new Bomber Command Clasp, were announced by Mr Cameron in December, 67 years after the war, following a long-running campaign.

Commander Eddie Grenfell, now 93, and the main figure behind the campaign to award the Arctic Star, was presented with his award at a special ceremony as he was too ill to travel to the main presentation in London.